How To Stop Snoring 👃

How to stop snoring. What causes snoring? Is it healthy to snore? When should you worry about your snoring?

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WHY DOES SNORING HAPPEN?
Snoring occurs when your upper airways narrow too much, causing turbulent airflow. This then makes the surrounding tissues vibrate, producing noise.

SNORING CAUSES:
Many things can cause snoring. Causes can include:
* being overweight
* alcohol
* medications - like sleeping pills
* very low soft palate
* nasal and sinus problems
* smoking
* enlarged adenoids, tonsils
* hormonal changes - pregnancy, menopause

IS SNORING SERIOUS?
Snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea, which can cause you to stop breathing during your sleep. If you think that is happening to you, please see your doctor for further tests.

* Dr Sam on Sleep Apnea: https://youtu.be/N3WCGmBKJXo

SNORING TREATMENTS:
1. Lose weight
2. Drink less alcohol
3. Sleep on your side
4. Avoid sleeping pills
5. Treat nasal congestion
6. Avoid smoking
7. Devices, products and gadgets - Mandibular advancement devices, Tongue Stabilizers, Nasal Strips, Chin Straps
8. Surgery

REFERENCES:
1. Krishnan V, Dixon-Williams S, Thornton JD. Where there is smoke…there is sleep apnea: exploring the relationship between smoking and sleep apnea. Chest. 2014;146(6):1673–1680. doi:10.1378/chest.14-0772
2. Clip from The Simpsons, Season 13, Episode 10: Half-Decent Proposal.
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3. Two Weeks Notice (2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9yZlyjYXrE&ab_channel=impressivemovie30

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